DavisStraight Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 7:54 PM, Damage In Tolland said: I just did entire lawn spring clean up today. 4 hours with leaf blower, and then cleaned out beds. I’ve never seen so many sticks and branches down . What a disaster from the ice storm. Nice to have it done Expand I have more than sticks, I have small trees and large branches. What do you have for a leaf blower? Mine died last weekend, my brother has one with the power of a jet engine, may borrow his or buy one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 9:33 PM, DavisStraight said: I have more than sticks, I have small trees and large branches. What do you have for a leaf blower? Mine died last weekend, my brother has one with the power of a jet engine, may borrow his or buy one myself. Expand You have to pick up the bigger ones. I tend to do it all winter to try and keep up . The icestorm though took down so much stuff that I just could not keep up. You really need a strong HP backpack blower , I have a Stihl . The ones on wheels don’t get into the grass to move the little sticks etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 9:37 PM, Damage In Tolland said: You have to pick up the bigger ones. I tend to do it all winter to try and keep up . The icestorm though took down so much stuff that I just could not keep up. You really need a strong HP backpack blower , I have a Stihl . The ones on wheels don’t get into the grass to move the little sticks etc Expand I have both, not crazy about the BP blower, maybe it's undersized, like to have an electric or battery powered too if they have good ones now. I agree, the one's on wheel suck, gonna put it on craigslist this week see if I can get some money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Nice, Kev. I don’t know what it’s usually like here but I have a bunch of sticks and branches down, including a widow maker that’s still spiked into the ground. I have a lot to do. First spring at the house and I really want to get a flower bed in, replace a small tree, and get some shrubs in. Not to mention reseeding the right of way and getting a real mower to handle the backyard. Really wish I could redo the exterior of the house but new windows take me out of that market. I’ve done (and spent) a lot in 7 months. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Lots of mowers running today and yesterday down on the shoreline. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 8:35 PM, BrianW said: Lots of mowers running today and yesterday down on the shoreline. Expand You guys are a couple weeks ahead of us, at least, my tractor getting serviced, but I won't have to use it for 2-3 weeks. Time to seed the bare spots and get fertilizer ready and clean up the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I already see new grass growing from seed put down last fall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Had our first bear take out the feeders last night around 8pm. 2nd straight March I’ve been hit…usually I’m good until April. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 First 30 minutes of raking done this afternoon. Felt good. Then the rain came in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modfan2 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 @Damage In Tolland what are you using for grass seed? Coming from FL was pretty easy to repair and bare spots Sod…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 4:35 PM, Modfan2 said: @Damage In Tolland what are you using for grass seed? Coming from FL was pretty easy to repair and bare spots Sod…. Expand Jonathan Green .. is best.. you can also use Scott’s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 5:10 PM, Damage In Tolland said: Jonathan Green .. is best.. you can also use Scott’s Expand When do you put it down Kevin? I have a lot of bare spots that need to be taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/26/2023 at 5:32 PM, DavisStraight said: When do you put it down Kevin? I have a lot of bare spots that need to be taken care of. Expand You’re better off doing it in September because seeding in spring invites weeds into the soil . It’ll grow but it may not survive thru the hot summer months If the soil isn’t good, you should get some good screened soil or loam and spread it and rake it in prior to seeding and you’ll want to use starter fertilizer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Grass is greening up quick here with the warm winter and higher soil temps. Always heard best time to put down crabgrass pre emergent is when forsythia bloom-does this still hold true and best brand to use-Lesco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Have someone coming out for a quote on irrigation in a few weeks. my lot is a hair under quarter acre, so minus the house, driveway, etc etc, I’m hoping it’s not a crazy amount. Ive been researching doing it myself this morning but it just seems like it isn’t worth it for what you’d actual save, plus there would be no warranty at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 2:11 PM, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Have someone coming out for a quote on irrigation in a few weeks. my lot is a hair under quarter acre, so minus the house, driveway, etc etc, I’m hoping it’s not a crazy amount. Ive been researching doing it myself this morning but it just seems like it isn’t worth it for what you’d actual save, plus there would be no warranty at all Expand I definately don't recommend DIY. it's a ton of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 4:13 PM, SJonesWX said: I definately don't recommend DIY. it's a ton of work. Expand Yeah, no shot. It isn’t worth it. I spread like 60 yards of loam by hand when we moved in, I’m done breaking my back. The cost savings really doesn’t justify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 5:00 PM, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Yeah, no shot. It isn’t worth it. I spread like 60 yards of loam by hand when we moved in, I’m done breaking my back. The cost savings really doesn’t justify it Expand not to mention you would still need to hire a plumber to install backflow prevention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted February 19, 2024 Share Posted February 19, 2024 On 6/18/2022 at 10:44 PM, eekuasepinniW said: I bought a bat plant. I look forward to near continuous disappointment over the next few years until I throw it away. Expand Boy did this ever end up being accurate. But two years of non-stop aggravation and four failed plants later.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 I think Kev should have the honors to fire up the '24 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted February 28, 2024 Author Share Posted February 28, 2024 On 2/28/2024 at 11:45 AM, moneypitmike said: I think Kev should have the honors to fire up the '24 thread. Expand I’ll fire her up on Friday. Let’s get thru tomorrow’s chill and then we lawn and Morch 2012 style ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 28, 2024 Share Posted February 28, 2024 On 2/28/2024 at 11:49 AM, Damage In Tolland said: I’ll fire her up on Friday. Let’s get thru tomorrow’s chill and then we lawn and Morch 2012 style ! Expand It’s time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCORH4L Posted March 3, 2024 Share Posted March 3, 2024 On 2/28/2024 at 1:27 PM, CoastalWx said: It’s time Expand But it's going to snow in a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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